Today’s Scripture: Then Jesus shouted, "Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!" And with those words he breathed his last. Luke 23:46 NLT Words fail to bring light to this darkened day. Darkness had fallen across the whole land and it was noon. We can not draw a comparison into our lives as to the pain and anguish Jesus must have felt in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I follow Him
Today’s Scripture: And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:18 ESV Who else will we follow today? Jesus had just said to Simon and Andrew "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men." Immediately, they did it. Are you ever like me and just wish Jesus would be this clear to us? Do you think Simon and Andrew had the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes it possible.
Today’s Scripture: But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God." Luke 18:27 ESV What is your “it”? What is it that you want? Do you have any problems asking God for what you want? Honestly, I have struggled with this one. I have no problems asking God to intervene or heal a friend or to forgive me and heal me. I love praising ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes everything beautiful in its time.
Today’s Scripture: He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV Do you think God speaks to you? At times do you wonder if it is just in your head or that still small voice is yours? I experienced one ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Go.
Today’s Scripture: When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Luke 17:14 ESV (all emphasis is mine) “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us” was the cry of two lepers in the previous verse. Our scripture today was Jesus’ reply. Do you find it interesting that it doesn’t say Jesus ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful for the Lord's amazing gifts.
Today’s Scripture: Simon and everyone who was with him was amazed to see the large number of fish they had caught. Luke 5:9 GWT But Lord…Many times we hinder our walk with the Lord by saying but Lord…you fill in your own blank here __________________. But, we can also see that the “But do it anyway because He said so” can lead to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I trust in the LORD with all my heart.
Today’s Scripture: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 ESV Who else, besides the LORD can we trust? How has trusting in yourself or others worked out for you? Since I know I can not trust myself I know I must place all of my trust in the LORD. The second part of Proverbs 3:5 is tough ... Continue Reading »